Questions answered in this episode:

What qualifies as a commercial vehicle?

Steps to take when involved in a crash involving an 18-wheeler truck or large commercial vehicle?

What if a trucking or insurance company calls me before I’ve spoken to a lawyer?

Who can be sued in a truck accident case?

What is the trucker’s side in this in terms of protecting themselves?

What is my course of action in the days following a truck accident?

Why different factors cause such high costs in truck accident cases?

When a road or property gets damages in a truck accident, who pays for it?

What categories of driver negligence seem to repeated more commonly by truckers?

What is a positive or helpful message that you would like to share with drivers of trucks and commercial vehicles?

Are you seeing a lot of cases going all the way to a jury’s decision?

Our social media question from Facebook - the question listeners want to Ask The Hammer

Ask The Hammer is the podcast exploring the legal matters that matter most, with attorney Darryl Isaacs, "The Hammer."

Episode 6: What To Do After A Truck Accident

Questions answered in this episode:

• What qualifies as a commercial vehicle?

• Steps to take when involved in a crash involving an 18-wheeler truck or large commercial vehicle?

• What if a trucking or insurance company calls me before I’ve spoken to a lawyer?

• Who can be sued in a truck accident case?

• What is the trucker’s side in this in terms of protecting themselves?

• What is my course of action in the days following a truck accident?

• Why different factors cause such high costs in truck accident cases?

• When a road or property gets damages in a truck accident, who pays for it?

• What categories of driver negligence seem to repeated more commonly by truckers?

• What is a positive or helpful message that you would like to share with drivers of trucks and commercial vehicles?

• Are you seeing a lot of cases going all the way to a jury’s decision?

• Our social media question from Facebook

Favorite quote from this episode:

“You don’t just become a truck driver. You have to get a lot of training, because you have to be taught on what not to do. It’s pretty extensive.”

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Questions answered in this episode:

Should I move my vehicle after a crash?

Is there ever a reason to leave the scene of the accident?

What about a hit and run accident?

There are other vehicles and people involved, should I help them?

Should the police always be called? Even when there are no injuries?

What information should I collect from others involved in the crash?

If there are witnesses, what info do I get from them?

Can and should I record a cell phone video of the crash scene?

Good Samaritan laws - what is my duty as a witness to a car accident

If I feel like it’s my fault, should I say so?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

Should I move my vehicle after a crash?

Is there ever a reason to leave the scene of the accident?

What about a hit and run accident?

There are other vehicles and people involved, should I help them?

Should the police always be called? Even when there are no injuries?

What information should I collect from others involved in the crash?

If there are witnesses, what info do I get from them?

Can and should I record a cell phone video of the crash scene?

Good Samaritan laws - what is my duty as a witness to a car accident

If I feel like it’s my fault, should I say so?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

How will my police report be used?

What should I be aware of when I speak with involved drivers and police officers?

What is the role of a lawyer in police problem-solving?

How can a police report help my case?

Can anyone obtain my police report?

Where does a lawyer get my police report for me?

How does an attorney interact with the police department?

If my police report looks incorrect, can I contest it?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

How will my police report be used?

What should I be aware of when I speak with involved drivers and police officers?

What is the role of a lawyer in police problem-solving?

How can a police report help my case?

Can anyone obtain my police report?

Where does a lawyer get my police report for me?

How does an attorney interact with the police department?

If my police report looks incorrect, can I contest it?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

What are my next steps when I'm in a car accident that is not my fault?

What if the accident is my fault?

Should I admit it when it's my fault?

How do "No Fault" states work?

What is the difference between negligence and an intentional act when it comes to fault?

What do I need to demonstrate in order to move forward with a car accident personal injury case?

How does a hit and run accident affect my ability to file a claim?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

What are my next steps when I'm in a car accident that is not my fault?

What if the accident is my fault?

Should I admit it when it's my fault?

How do "No Fault" states work?

What is the difference between negligence and an intentional act when it comes to fault?

What do I need to demonstrate in order to move forward with a car accident personal injury case?

How does a hit and run accident affect my ability to file a claim?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

What will the agreement look like with a lawyer?

Money talk: “If we lose, you pay nothing!” How does contingent payment work?

How much do lawyers charge clients in personal injury cases?

What is a retainer and when is it used?

Does the law firm investigate my car accident?

How much do attorneys involve the client / victim in the claims process?

What kinds of documents and information do I bring to my first meeting with an attorney?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

What will the agreement look like with a lawyer?

Money talk: “If we lose, you pay nothing!” How does contingent payment work?

How much do lawyers charge clients in personal injury cases?

What is a retainer and when is it used?

Does the law firm investigate my car accident?

How much do attorneys involve the client / victim in the claims process?

What kinds of documents and information do I bring to my first meeting with an attorney?

Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer